Do you carry your phone or tablet with you everywhere? Why not use this device to manage invoices to customers, collect funds, and manage receipts from suppliers. We will explore the new apps that our Team are using daily to make our clients lives easier.

Why You Need a Bookkeeper!

The new apps definitely make life easier, no more bits of paper. But are you being compliant with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Minister of Finance and other government agencies. Let’s explore what a bookkeeper should be doing for you.

Colleen helps give business owners confidence to take control of their paper and give them the confidence to choose an experienced bookkeeper.

As Canada’s only Franchise Growth Catalyst, Angela helps business owners explore whether franchising is the best method for growing their business. Her superpowers in this area stem from having grown up with the successful franchise company, M&M Meat Shops, which grew to over 470 locations across Canada and became an iconic Canadian brand.

Areas of Expertise:

Criteria for franchising a business

Steps to take to franchise a business

Most common mistakes franchisors make

Exploration of whether the franchise model is a fit as a growth strategy

In this session, Angela will customize her insights to the audience but could include:

Examples of the Diversity of Businesses Using the Franchise Model for Growth

With more than 29 years’ Direct Marketing experience spanning consumer and business markets, Martin works with businesses large and small to help them uncover and harness the opportunities offered by adding Direct Mail to their marketing mix. Martin’s areas of expertise include strategy and opportunity identification, planning and campaign management, and marketing integration.

Financing and mentorship for young entrepreneurs between ages of 18-39

Business planning support to aspiring entrepreneurs in the start-up phase

Creating and fostering strong partnerships with key community and strategic partners

Examples of questions Mina can answer:

Entrepreneurship

Youth Entrepreneurship

Mentoring

Start-up Financing

Megan Bermand – What You Need to Be successful in Business as an Immigrant

Starting a business can be both exciting and overwhelming. I can help you make a smart start by guiding you through compliance obligations as well as nurture the entrepreneur within.
I will also assist you to clarify your reason for starting a business (your “why?”), shape your goals and set you on a clear path to success.

Expert Topics:

Doing your research

Compliance – the start-up basics including Business number, registering your business name, business structures, and insurance requirements

SOHO Victoria

January 26, 2018

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